What is Marcopoloni?

Our goal is to bring people like you, who cherish and appreciate fine artistry, closer to the artisans who create them. Everything we offer is handmade by carefully-selected artisans who pour their love and pride into each piece of work.

Much as Marco Polo brought the Western world in contact with the treasures of the Far East in the late 13th century, Marcopoloni strives to put you in touch with beautiful handmade goods from around the world!

We just announced the arrival of the new Campomaggi doctor bag, which we called the Bellini (after the 17th century physician from Florence). Doctor bags were traditionally used by physicians for carrying their tools of the trade as they visited patients in their homes, or while traveling. Of course, they were originally made of . . . → Read More: Leather Doctor Bags … Examined

The new UOMO Italian leather handbag by Giudi is a versatile, classic handbag for men. It is easy to carry and has enough room for those items that you have to have with you. . . . → Read More: Men’s Handbag

So we’re getting ready to go to Italy again in a month. The big question looming on my mind has not been “will my 2-yr old behave on the 14-hour flight?”, or even “what should we bring for the in-laws?”, but … “which handbag should I bring?” . . . → Read More: The bag dilemma: Which handbag to bring on a trip to Italy?